Steering Column Switches

STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES

Inspection and Verification

1. Verify the customer concern.

2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical or electrical damage.
Visual Inspection Chart





1. If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next step.

NOTE:Make sure to use the latest scan tool software release.
2. If the cause is not visually evident, connect the integrated diagnostic system (IDS) or equivalent tester to the data link connector (DLC) and select the vehicle to be tested from the IDS or equivalent tester menu.

NOTE:The vehicle communication module (VCM) LED prove-out confirms power and ground from the DLC are provided to the VCM.
3. If the IDS or equivalent tester does not communicate with the VCM:

- Check the VCM connection to the vehicle.
- Check the IDS or equivalent tester connection to the VCM.
- See - Pinpoint Test 7: No Module/Network Communication - No Power To The Diagnostic Tool to diagnose no communication with the scan tool.

4. If the scan tool does not communicate with the vehicle:

- Verify the ignition key is in the ON position.
- Verify the scan tool operation with a known good vehicle.
- See - Symptom Troubleshooting Chart - Communications Network to diagnose no response from powertrain control module.

5. Carry out the network test:

- If the scan tool responds with no communication for one or more modules, see - Symptom Troubleshooting Chart - Communications Network.
- If the network test passes, retrieve and record the continuous memory diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs).

6. Clear the continuous DTCs and carry out the self-test diagnostics for the SJB.

7. If the DTCs retrieved are related to the concern, see Smart Junction Box (SJB) Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Index. For all other DTCs, see - Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Index - B, C And U Codes

8. If no DTCs related to the concern are retrieved, see - Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures.